Brazil: Bill establishing minimum requirements and mandatory certification regime for age verification mechanisms in digital services and applications, including data protection authority governance was introduced to Chamber of Deputies

On 6 February 2026, the Bill establishing minimum requirements and a mandatory certification regime for age verification mechanisms in digital services and applications was introduced to the Chamber of Deputies. The Bill applies to digital platforms, applications, and content providers offering age-restricted content or services that may affect the rights of children and adolescents, including foreign providers operating domestically. The Bill authorises the Data Protection Authority (ANPD) to homologate systems, monitor compliance, impose administrative sanctions under Brazil's Data Protection Law, and adopt precautionary measures, including blocking or suspending processing involving minors. The ANPD is also required to issue implementing regulations, covering certification criteria, auditor accreditation, audit and reporting rules, interoperability with the national content rating system, and performance and bias mitigation standards.